Background
Novak, Jiri was born on March 22, 1975 in Zlin, Czech Republic.
Novak, Jiri was born on March 22, 1975 in Zlin, Czech Republic.
Foreign six years, he was the highest-ranked male Czechoslovakian tennis player in the Association of Tennis Professionals rankings. On October 21, 2002, Novák reached his career-high singles ranking of World Number. 5. He retired in 2007.
Singles: 13 (7–6)
Wins (7)
Runners-up (6)
1996: Mexico City (lost to Thomas Muster) 6–7³ 2–6
2002: Vienna (lost to Roger Federer) 4–6 1–6 6–3 4–6
2002: Madrid Masters (lost to Andre Agassi) walkover
2003: Dubai (lost to Roger Federer) 1–6 6–7²
2003: Shanghai (lost to Mark Philippoussis) 2–6 1–6
2005: Delray Beach (lost to Xavier Malisse) 6–76 2–6
Doubles (18).
Married Katerina Novak, June 4, 1999. Children: Jakub, Jiri Junior, Katerina.